What is Theatre? That question has multiple answers. The word theatre itself comes from the greek word theatron which means “seeing place.” It is not only a place to be seen or a place to see, theatre is a way of life. Theatre can be seen in different ways, for example, it can be a building, company, and even an occupation. An empty space and be used as a theatre if you bring all of the components needed; a place to act and a place to watch. There are two other ways to describe theatre, software (which are the people and activities) and hardware (the place where something is seen). Work, art, performance, and impersonation are all aspects of theatre as an occupation. Theatre is not only seen as perfecting technical skills but about creating a work of art. All of the people directing, producing, acting, crewing, and more, work together to create a performance for the audience to enjoy. Directing involves coordinating and unifying the entire play, producing handles all of the legal and financial duties, building and perfecting a production involves the actors to work after rehearsals, as you can see more goes into making a theatre than most people think. We have forms of theatre all around us, in almost all aspects of our daily life. You can see the evolution of theatre from when it was performed in open spaces in ancient Greece, to the movie theatre that we go enjoy today, even to the radio that we were while we’re driving. In everything that we watch and hear there are people behind the scenes producing, directing, crewing, doing everything that they need to in order for us to have our show. It’s is and always will be about the performance and the audience, nothing more.

What is a play? A play is an animated piece of life, representation of human struggles, and a presentation where the actors can act as role models or play a certain character. How is it that someone can act and become a role model or this other...

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...CHAPTER 1 What Is the Theatre?
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Please choose the best answer for the following questions. 1. The word “theatre” comes from the Greek theatron, which means a. acting place. b. seeing place. c. singing place. d. listening place. The word “drama” comes from the Greek dran, which means a. to make. b. to play. c. to do. d. to dance Which of the following is NOT a possible meaning of “theatre”? a. the building where the play is performed. b. the company of players. c. the stage and backstage spaces. d. the occupation of acting, directing, designing, building, crewing, managing, producing, and playwriting. The minimal requirement for a theatre “building” is a. a platform and an orchestra pit. b. a curtain and bleachers. c. a director and actors. d. a place to act and a place to watch. One term for a long-standing, collective group of theatre practitioners who have worked together is a. corporation. b. collection. c. troupe. d. posse.
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Which theatrical craft fits the following description? Technicians execute in proper sequence, and with carefully rehearsed timing, the light and sound cues, the shifting of scenery, the placement and return of properties, and the assignment, laundering, repair, and change of costumes. a. stage managing b. producing c. directing d. crewing The task of securing all necessary personnel, space, and financing; supervising...

...this scene we can realize how professional the acting was. I believe, that this scene added mush value to the play on different level. First, it point out our inner personality, the one “behind our red noise”, highlighting the main purpose of the director. Second it added interactivity to the play, a direct relation between actors and audiences. I was really impressed and attracted by Marylyse, especially in the last part where she turned out into a clown. The scene starts to remind me of Charlie Chaplin movies, mainly how she starts to moves and walks. Finally, I think the symbiotic relations between audiences and actors took this play into an interesting level.
As for the Spectacle, the performance took place on a kind of black box theatre. Six rows of seats on each sides in the back were settled. Another two zones on the floors were preserved as a place for the audiences. As for the set, it was mainly symmetrical: A white screen and a bedroom on each side, enhancing the idea of duality of an actor, where most of the acting took place. Moreover, the top of the set was used as a roof, where the two actors met most of the time in the center and share their memories, and real life experiences. This strong differentiation between the boundaries and the center of the stage play a big role to enhance the main idea of the director, a distinction between the duality of an actor. Furthermore, four apples on the ground, indicates the end of the stage. Due to the...

...Matthew Nash
EH 200
4/29/10
Literary Themes and Your Life
Appreciation
Many times in our lives we come to a moment of realization, or an epiphany. They come in many different ways and can affect our lives in an assortment of situations. I was lucky enough to experience one of these moments during this semester after reading a couple of the short stories that we were assigned. The first story was “The End of Labor” by R. James, which I felt a strong connection to through the character of Walt. His story seemed to follow that of my stepfather very closely. The second story that I felt a strong connection to was “The Untold Lie” which portrayed a man named Ray who was at a crossroads in his life. Both of these stories seemed to link to my own life rather easily, but the one I found the strongest connection to was “The End of Labor” due to its relationship to my family and the things I had overlooked for most of life.
The title, “The End of Labor”, instantly inserts an image into your mind. Depending on the social class that you are from or the different lifestyle that you live, various images and thoughts might be brought up and these thoughts are exactly what the author is trying to provoke. Within the first two paragraphs James lets us in on what his thoughts are about physical labor, and what we have become as a country within this labor force. He does this by telling the story of Hank, a hard working middle aged man who has bounced around from job...

...clothes, jewelry, or other personal possessions. The stranger wants to know what he can expect in terms of a return on his investment, should he buy several of the items in the shop.
What you know:
Elvis memorabilia has increased by 10–30% each year on average in the past. Charlie thinks that the items will continue to increase at the following rates:
Item | Current Value | Expected increase |
Key to Graceland and picture | $750 | 10 – 15% increase |
Christmas CD | $150 | 10% |
TCB necklace | $10,000 | 30% |
Mint-condition 1st Album | $12,000 | 20% |
Signed 45 rpm records | $750 | 10% |
Signed poster | $3,500 | 15% |
What you are looking for:
1. How much will items appreciate over time?
2. What factors affect appreciation?
3. Is investing in Elvis memorabilia a good investment?
Solution Plan:
1. If you were to place $15,000 in the bank at 3% interest, how much would you have in the bank after one year if the interest were compounded quarterly?
3/4= .75 % or 0.0075
15000(1+0.0075)
15000(1.0075) = 15112.50
15112.50(1+0.0075)
15112.50(1.0075) = 15225.84
15225.84(1+0.0075)
15225.84(1.0075) = 15340.04
15340.04(1+0.0075)
15340.04(1.0075) = 15455.09
Answer = $15,445.09
2. If you were to buy $15,000 of Elvis memorabilia and it appreciated by 20% per year, how much would the memorabilia be worth at the end of one year?
15000(1+.20)
15000(1.20) = 18000
Answer = $18,000
3. Which investment carries a higher...

...AppreciationAppreciation is an emotion that is not always displayed when necessary. People seldom show how much they appreciate ones words or action. When you appreciate something you show your gratitude in word form such as thank you or maybe even in the form of some type of gift or card. There are many ways to say you appreciate something or someone but for some reason in our society appreciation isn't shown as much as it should be. People seem to take peoples kindness as a given instead of something they should be thankful for. Even small gestures such as holding the door for the person behind you should be thanked. It seems like a small deed but did that person really have to hold the door for you? They did not, so shouldn't you therefore take the time to say thank you? Yes you should.
Personally appreciation should be shown the most not to complete strangers, but the people you surround yourself with on a daily basis, such as loved ones, family and friends. These are the people who are there for you day in and day out. Since these people are always around there seems to be a tendency of appreciating how much they actually do. When you need a shoulder to cry on, a friend to laugh with, a kiss from a lover to make the problems melt away you lean on the people who love you and you love back. But since you know they are always here for you and you cannot imagine them ever leaving your side you tend not to...

...Our topic for research is about “Level of Appreciation of Filipino Teenagers between Foreign Entertainment and Local Entertainment in terms of Television Shows.” Nowadays, people have different ways of entertaining themselves. Entertainment consists of any activity affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement. Entertainment can be in passive such as watching movies or active forms such as sports. It also provides a lot of fun and enjoyment. In today's technologically advanced living style, people have no time to spend for leisure. Life is too fast and the people have little time to spend with their friends and family. Unlike the good old days where people used to work and relax, go back home and have a good time with the friends, people nowadays tend to move with the work.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entertainment#Other_forms_of_entertainment , http://www.techsspec.com/2010/08/entertainment-and-leisure.html)
Entertainment has an important role in socialization, relaxation, family ties, community structure and forms of expression beyond sheer logic. It strengthens the emotional ties between individuals and around groups of individuals.
A well rounded individual, and also society as a whole, benefits from many activities and interest beyond those just needed to provide food and shelter.
(http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100102195800AAFT6p0)
One form of entertainment is mass media. Mass media refers collectively to all media...

...Theatre Arts Terms and Definitions
Theatre Personnel
Executive Producer: The individual responsible for the funding and financing of a particular
production.
Producer: The individual responsible for the managerial and administrative aspects of the production.
This includes, and is not limited to, hiring creative personnel, manages financial aspects of
film, liaising with cast and crew and to ensure the smooth running of all aspects of a
productions.
Actor: The individual who portrays an imagined reality and/or a character through the use of body
language, voice and movement to express emotions and/or ideas.
Director: The individual responsible for developing and implementing the artistic vision and aesthetic
value of a piece of theatre generally facilitated through blocking, lighting, costume choices
among others.
Stage Manager: The individual responsible for providing practical and organizational support to the
director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production
process. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating the work of the stage crew
and overseeing the entire show each time it is performed.
Technical Director: The individual responsible for the overall organization of the...

...British theatres
One of the world’s major centers for theatre, Britain has a centuries-old dramatic tradition and about 300 theatres. There are several thousand amateur dramatic societies in Britain. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs in Stratford-upon Avon and at the Barbican Centre in London. A modern reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, close to its original site, is under way.
Most cities and towns in Britain have at least one theatre. There are 500 youth theatres in England alone. The Unicorn Theatre for Children and Polka Children’s Theatre, both in London, present plays written specially for children, and the Young Vic Company in London and Contact Theatre Company in Manchester stage plays for young people.
Until recently the history of the english theatre has been build around actors rather then companies. It was hard to find any London theatre that even had a consistent policy. There is no permanent staff in British theatres. A play is rehearsed for a few weeks by a company of actors working together mostly for the first time and it is allowed to run as long as it draws the odious and pays it's way.
Another peculiarity of the theatres in Great Britain is as follows: there are two kinds of seats, which can be booked in advance (bookable), and unbookable ones have no numbers and...